DON KETTELER, PMP

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
New York, NY 917-362-4250 don.ketteler@gmail.com

Proven track record of providing project management organizational and strategic support to executives in fastpaced and highly competitive industries. Unique ability to translate high-level objectives into project requirements and tactics to produce successful, award-winning results. Strong intra-office and client management communication skills and exceptional level of proficiency.

Project Highlights include:

Andrew Lloyd Webbers Whistle Down The Wind (London) Managed successful collaboration between composer and lyricist for long running West End hit musical. Song from show most successful single from a musical in history. Roman Polanskis Dance of the Vampires (Vienna) Managed successful collaboration between director and composer. European Image Awards for Best Musical, Score and Book. Celine Dions Its All Coming Back to Me Now Project Manager for production of Grammy award winning and number one single. Bonnie Tylers Total Eclipse Of The Heart Project Manager for production of album and number one single. Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell Album Project Manager for production of album and number one single Id Do Anything For Love, But I Wont Do That which became biggest rock single in history. Bat Out Of Hell world tour - Production Manager for tour to support and promote third best selling album in history.

Areas of Strength
Executive Support Project Management Production Coordination Lifestyle Support Communications Logistics Diplomacy

Professional Experience
MANAGER OF OBSIDIAN PRODUCTIONS INC - NEW YORK, NY
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to JIM STEINMAN - COMPOSER, DIRECTOR, CREATIVE IMPRESARIO

1990 - Present

Provided performance-focused direction and methodologies across more than 50 widely recognized entertainment projects. Navigated the professional labyrinth involved with complex schedules and logistics, and created environments of confidence and trust with prominent talent and industry executives worldwide. Identified and resolved changes or budget variances to mitigate risk and ensure seamless project deliverables; liaised with development and technical teams on all aspects of production, and appropriately handled any issues or queries related to project health. Create a recurring theme of sustainable success by instilling rigorous production standards, resulting in an award-winning portfolio containing the sale of more than 100 million units, 13 number one albums and singles, and multiple hit theatrical productions. Bridge the complicated relationship between art and business through insightful project leadership, aligning participants with the day-to-day needs, and the ability to deftly communicate with precision and impact to all levels of professionals and well-known personalities.

Education
BS, Education, Ohio State University AS, Electrical Engineering Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology, valedictorian

Specialized Training/Certifications
Project Management Professional - ARTFS Accounting New York University Continuing Education Stocks and Options CNBC/Invest Tools

Skills/Affiliations: Windows 7, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Access; Microsoft Project, Apple,
PMI member, C Level support, Five years Executive Board PS 40, NYC.